Material Breach of Contract

When two or more parties come together to form an agreement regarding a professional matter, they may enter into a legally-binding agreement in order to ensure each gets the required service or product. Occasionally, one of the parties of the contract may fail to uphold their portion of the agreement and leave the other without their contracted-for needs met. This type of negligence is called a breach of contract, and may result in a nullification of the entire agreement if the error cannot be fixed easily.

If you have been affected by a breach of contract by another and are suffering from related challenges, including termination, you may be able to take legal action against the party that has violated pertinent employment laws. Contact the Houston employment attorneys of the Ross Law Group at 713-482-6910 to discuss your rights with a knowledgeable lawyer today.

Types of Breached Contracts

Breaches can be considered minor or material. When a material breach occurs, the party that has upheld their end of the contract may be able to sue the other in order to receive financial compensation for the damages incurred. To determine what type of breach has occurred, many factors are considered. These include:

• How much of the contract was completed before the breach occurred. If the majority of the contract has been completed as agreed by both parties, the breach is most likely considered minor.
• The intent of the involved parties. Most minor breaches occur in error, although material breaches are often the purposeful actions of a negligent individual.
• The type of failure that occurred. The majority of material breaches involve the initial agreement that took place between the parties, while minor breaches involve smaller details or less significant aspects of the contract.
• The ease of correction. Minor breaches can often be fixed with a reasonable amount of financial compensation or extended effort.

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If you or someone you love was wrongfully terminated after a material breach of contract, it is important that you seek the consultation of a legal professional immediately. Contact the Houston employment attorneys of the Ross Law Group at 713-481-6910 for information about our services and the many ways we can help you.